Society News

At its 31 March 2012 meeting, the Board of Governors of the IEEE Signal Processing Society passed amendments to the Society’s Constitution document. Procedures require approval by the IEEE Technical Activities Board, which has already been secured, followed by a 30-day period for member comment. The amendment is considered approved unless one-half percent or more of the Society’s membership objects, in writing, within 30 days of publication. Publication here fulfills the latter portion of the approval requirement.

IEEE Launches Society and Communities News Page and Blog

IEEE recently launched a news page and blog with the tagline “Brightening the future, improving the world” that promotes the value of IEEE Societies and communities. Articles cover humanitarian, educational, and technological achievements and initiatives, including those of the IEEE Humanitarian Technology Challenge.

Nominate a Senior Member Initiative

The Nominate a Senior Member Initiative was designed to encourage all IEEE Societies and Sections to become actively involved in promoting the Senior Member grade.

This initiative aims to:

* encourage grade advancement in IEEE;
* simplify the application process;
* offer financial incentives for approved Senior Member applications;
* offer increased benefits for Senior membership.

Call for Nominations: Director-Membership Services

The IEEE Signal Processing Society (SPS) invites nominations for the position of Director-Membership Services. The term for the Director position will be three years (1 January 2013-31 December 2015).

Upcoming Distinguished Lectures – June 2011

Two SPS Members Nominated for 2013 President-Elect

From THE INSTITUTE: http://theinstitute.ieee.org/briefings/election/two-nominated-for-2013-presidentelect

The IEEE Board of Directors has nominated IEEE Fellows J. Roberto Boisson de Marca and Tariq S. Durrani as candidates for 2013 IEEE President-Elect. The two men, chosen by the board in November, are set to face off in the annual election this year. The winner of the election will serve as 2014 IEEE President.

Call for Nominations: Chapter of the Year Award

The IEEE Signal Processing Society Chapter of the Year Award will be presented for the second time in 2013. The award will be presented annually to a Chapter that has provided their membership with the highest quality of programs, activities and services.

IEEE Larry K. Wilson Regional Student Activities Award

Nominations Open for 2012 Major SPS Awards